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Bonham, TX

Bonham is a city and is the county seat of Fannin County, Texas, United States. The population was 10,408 at the 2020 census. James Bonham (the city's namesake) sought the aid of James Fannin (the county's namesake) at the Battle of the Alamo. Bonham is part of the Texoma region in northern Texas and southern Oklahoma. 

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Bonham has a total area of 9.8 square miles (25.3 km²), all land.

One of Texas's oldest cities, Bonham dates to 1837, when Bailey Inglish built a two-story blockhouse named Fort Inglish about 2 miles (3 km) from the current downtown. Inglish and other acquaintances settled there in the summer of 1837, and the settlement was named "Bois D'Arc". The Congress of the Republic of Texas named the city Bloomington in 1843 but renamed it Bonham in honor of James Butler Bonham, a defender of the Alamo. On February 2, 1848, Bonham was incorporated as a city. A 1936 statue of Bonham by Texas sculptor Allie Tennant is on the courthouse grounds.

After connecting to the Texas and Pacific Railway the city began to grow, and by 1885 there were six churches, three colleges, two public schools, three weekly newspapers, a sawmill, two grain mills, a power plant, and about 2,300 inhabitants. 1890 saw the addition of streetcars, an ice plant, and the opening of the Texas Power and Light Company, the area's utility provider. In 1925 the city was connected to natural gas lines.

In 1898, 1911–1914, and 1921–1922, Bonham hosted minor league baseball. The Bonham Boosters and other Bonham teams played as members of the Class D Texas-Oklahoma League (1911–1914, 1921–1922) and the Independent Southwestern League (1898). Bonham teams featured a different moniker each season. Baseball Hall of Fame member Kid Nichols was Manager of the 1914 Bonham Sliders.

Bonham places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, providing residents with access to essential healthcare services and recreational opportunities. The city's commitment to the well-being of its residents is further supported by local healthcare providers, including the Bonham Medical Arts Clinic. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Anytime Fitness and Nautilus Family Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Bonham, such as the Gnarly Root Trail, Bois d'Arc, Armadillo, and Lake Trail Loop and Lake Loop. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Bonham, TX include Lake Bonham State Park, Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site, Fannin County Museum of History.

Population: 10,127 (2021). Elevation: 581 ft (177 m). Area: 9.83 sq mi (25.47 km²). ZIP Code: 75418. Area code: 903.

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Is Bonham, TX a good place to live?

Living in Bonham offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and retirees live in Bonham and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Bonham are above average.

What is the race population in Bonham, TX?

Bonham, TX is home to a population of 35.5k people, of which 97% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.7% of Bonham, TX residents were born outside of the country (1.67k people). In 2021, there were 9.06 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (27.5k people) in Bonham, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.04k White (Hispanic) and 2.07k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the crime rate in Bonham, TX?

Bonham has an overall crime rate of 11 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Bonham is 1 in 91. Bonham's crime rate is lower than approximately 52% of Texas communities.

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Wikipedia

Fannin County

Bonham Medical Arts Clinic

Anytime Fitness 

Nautilus Family Fitness

Gnarly Root Trail

Bois d'Arc, Armadillo, and Lake Trail Loop 

Lake Loop

Lake Bonham State Park

Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site

Fannin County Museum of History

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DataUSA

Neighborhoodscout

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